Montessori School Manager- Clare
eFlexes Staffing & Recruitment are delighted to announce that we are currently working with a progressive and well established Montessori School based in Co. Clare for the position of Montessori School Manager.
This exciting role would suit a professional, creative and caring leader who has a passion for both management and Montessori philosophy. This school has received high accreditations by the governing bodies and aims to always progress and develop child centred education.
This position is a Full Time permanent position working throughout Term Time September to May. An attractive salary and package is on offer to the successful candidate.
Minimum educational requirement:
•Minimum of a Level 6 qualification in Childcare.
•2 years’ experience in a Childcare setting at management/ supervisory level.
•Excellent IT Skills and experience in managing Social Media Platforms.
•Excellent communication, decision making and problem solving skills.
Key Responsibilities of the position:
•Manage the childcare team in providing a high quality early childhood service that provides a safe and nurturing environment and promotes the holistic needs of each child attending the service.
•Ensure the welfare of all children attending the service is of paramount importance and that their development and well-being on every level, is catered for.
•He/She will have overall responsibility for the daily management and operation of the service, the staff and the children attending the service, and will report directly to the owner on a weekly basis.
•Ensure that the service adheres to the Childcare Pre-school Regulations, 2006.
•Liaise with Túsla Early Years Inspectorate, DES Inspectors and any outside agencies who may be involved with the service in any form.
•Daily management of the service team, including staff direction and organisation, staff motivation and staff facilitation. Supervise and support the team in their roles within the service.
•Prioritise health and safety as per childcare regulations and HACCP
•Oversee the planning, implementation and review of curriculum/activities appropriate to the individual and group needs of the children attending the service. This should be done in conjunction with the Montessori classroom leaders and Cara Club Supervisors, incorporating the principles of Aistear & Síolta.
•Participate in classroom support on a weekly basis with a minimum of one hour per week in each classroom.
•Conduct regular staff meetings to discuss service developments.
•Identify and implement all staff training programmes/schedules, including staff personal developments in conjunction with HR supervisor.
•Liaise with all parents/carers who are the primary carers of the children and ensure they are always welcome in the service and kept up to date on the on-going progress and development of their child.
•Handle parent queries/issues and practise good conflict resolution
•Meet with prospective families and carry out viewings of the Montessori
Application:
Please email your CV and Cover letter to marion.maher@eflexes.com for immediate application. Closing date for the receipt of applications is 5th May 2017.
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